CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXXXI, Issue 28, 3 February 1941, Page 10

CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE,

All the adventure of the Lhrill-swept Spanish Main, lives again in Warner Bros.' "The Sea Hawk," starring Errol Flynn as the Robin Hood of the seas, which is continuing at the Regent Here is the reckless story ot -the most dangerous buccaneer who ever plundered the high seas —for the glory of his Queen. Thrills, excitement, adventure, and tender romance are blended in generous proportion.

CITY AND SUBURBAN THEATRES

OPERA HOUSE

"Convoy" is continuing for an extended Wellington season at the Opera House. Clive Brook makes the most of his part as a naval captain in command of a light cruiser, and the other main l role is played by John Clements. The story deals with the convoy of a flotilla' of merchantmen through the North Sea, and it is an eventful voyage if ever there was one. Navy co-operation makes • the fights most realistic.

MAJESTIC THEATRE

"Night Train to Munich" continues a successful season at* the Majestic, Theatre. Rex, Harrison and Margaret' Lockwood are the stars. The story is that of a struggle between British Secret Service agents and the Gestapo for the possession of a valuable steel formula. NauntOn Wayne and Basil Radford make a welcome reappearance as the two sport-loving and imperturbable Englishmen. "Night Train to Munich" is supported by an appropriate British Ministry of Information film entitled "Behind the Guns."

. TIVOLI THEATRE,

Breath-taking excitement, romance and drama, mystery and intrigue are unfolded in the story of Walter Wanger's "Foreign Correspondent," showing at the Tivoli. Joel McCrea is starred.^ Excellent featurettes are shown from 7 o'clock each evening.

KING'S THEATRE

Many types of people associated with stage life make vp1 the brilliantly instructive story by Vicki Baum in I "Dance, Girl, Dance," at the King's ; Theatre. Maureen O'Hara fills an exacting role superbly, a good foil to Lucille Ball, vivacious and sophisticated. Louis Hayward is a playboy, and it is when the racy blonde comedienne thinks that the chaste brunelte blias stolen her playboy and rouses the Irish blood with a slap, that the climax comes in a free for all on the stage. Supports are excellent, and include war and topical gazettes and a Donald Duck cartoon.

PLAZA THEATRE

A colourful page out of the early history of California is pictured at the Plaza Theatre in "The Mark of Zorro." It stars Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Basil Rathbone, -and Eugene Pallette, and it is a romantic, exciting tale of the days when California was still under Spanish domination. The acting throughout is superb, and the producer has developed to the full the rich background and atmosphere of the times. Linda Darnell makes a charming senorita. The supporting programme is very entertaining.

STATE THEATRE,

International crime on a large scale is revealed in the latest thriller at the State. The title, "International Crime," fits the picture, which gives Rod La Rocque and Astrid Ellwyn a first-class opportunity fpr a co-star role. La Rocque is a newspaper man and broadcaster who sets out single-handed to solve a baffling crime, in spite of the spirited opposition of his bete noir, the local commissioner of police. On the same bill is a go-getting, fast-mov-ing cowboy romance, "The Rangers' Round-up," featuring several catchy song hits. ■ •

DE LUXE THEATRE.

With their usual fast-paced wisecracking to the fore, the "Little Tough Guys" and the "Dead End Kids" share honours with Nan Grey. Rosina Galli, and Henity Armetta in "You're Not So Tough," the attraction at the De Luxe Theatre. "Three IVlen From Texas." the second feature, is one of the usual fast-moving Cassidy series. An instalment of "Drums of Fu Manchu," and a Universal newsreel showing survivors of the Jervis Bay, complete the programme.

ST. JAMES THEATRE

The Texas Rangers are riding again at the St. James Theatre, but they do it with rather i less discomfort than usual. Fast motor-cars, portable shortwave radios, and other modern oddments show that eVen the West, if it must go wild, must do so in an up-to-date way. "The Texas Rangers Ride Again" is an excellent drama of cattje-rustling. A strong cast is headed by John Howard, Ellen Drew, and Akim Tamiroff, but May Robson steals the show as the fire-eating grandmother at Dangerfield Station. On the supporting programme are newsreels, a cartoon, a "bouncing ball" cartoon, and other entertaining snorts.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

The Paramount Theatre is presenting "The Girl from God's Country" and "Sandy Gets Her Man." The first film deals with the life of a doctor who tends the Indians of Alaska. Jane Wyatt, a nurse, does not like the life any more than her predecessors, but she begins to appreciate the worth of the young doctor and decides to stay. She sets out to rescue the doctor, who is wanted for murder, and the way in which Nature takes a hand makes an interesting conclusion. The associate feature shows Baby Sandy at her best, and there are interesting supports.

TUDOR THEATRE,

"I Married a Nazi" is showing at the Tudor Theatre. The picture stars Joan Bennett, as the art X critic on New York's smartness magazine, and Francis Lederer as the man she learns W fear. Liberal laughs are brought to the programme in the associate feature, "The Bride Wore Crutches."

ROXY THEATRE

"Thunder Afloat," starring Wallace Beery, and "Castle on the Hudson," with John Garfield and Ann Sheridan, are showing at the Roxy.

REX THEATRE

"Love Finds Andy Hardy" and "Sergeant Madden" conclude tonight at the Rex. ... "Mystery of Mr. Wong," starring Boris Karloff, and "Alf's Button Afloat," starring the Crazy Gang, open tomorrow.

SUBURBAN THEATRES.

State (Petone).—"My Favourite Wife," Irene Dunne and Cary Grant. Kinema (Kilbirnie). — "Gunner George," George Formby; "The Flying Deuces." Laurel and. Hardy. Ascot (Newtown). —"Strange Cargo," Clark Gable and Joan Crawford; "The Flyinfe Irishman,'' Douglas Corrigan Empire (Island Bay).—"lrene," Anna Neagle and Ray Milland; "Danger on V\Jheels," Richard Arlen and Andy Devine. Rivoli (Newtown).—"Virginia City,. Errol Flynn and Miriam Hopkins; "Blondie Has Servant Trouble." the Bumstead Family Regal (Karon).—"Listen, Darling, Judy Garland and Walter Pidgeon: "The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady." Capitol' (Miramar).—"We Are Not Alone," Paul bMuni and Jane Bryan', "Village Barn Dance," Richard Cromwell and Doris Day. Kins George (Lower Hutt).—"The Great Victor Herbert." Mary Martin and Allan Jones De' Luxe (Lower Hutt).—"Sherlock Holmes," Basil Rathbone and Ida Lupino; "Shooting High." Jane Withers and Gene Autry. Prince Edward (Woburn).—"U-Boai 20." Conrad Veidl and Valeric Hobson: "The Amazing Mr. Williams," Mflvyn rjji.ip.i.af- and Joan Blondell Vogue (Brooklyn).--"Another Thin Man.' Myrna Loy and William Powell: Kid Nightingale." Palace (Petone).—"lsland of Doomed Men," Peter Lorre; "What Would You Do. Chum?'* Syd. Walker. Grand (Petone),—"Untamed," Ray Milland and Akim Tamiroff; "Quick Millions," the Jones Family.